The role of the Association can be broken down into eight main areas :

• Acts as a focal point for issues affecting all volunteer bushfire fighters in the A.C.T. (there are some 828 members on the various Brigade’s books).
• Speaks on behalf of all A.C.T. volunteer bushfire fighters.
• Lobbies politicians, bureaucrats & national/local organisations on issues relating to A.C.T. volunteer bushfire fighters.
• Provides a forum for discussing improvements to fire management in the A.C.T.
• Puts forward a joint and considered view to the Emergency Management Group and A.C.T. Government officials on equipment, training, planning and safety issues affecting A.C.T. volunteer bushfire fighters.
• Publicises issues on behalf of A.C.T. volunteer bushfire fighters where and when necessary.
• Organises public events (Field Days) to make the community more aware of the work done by volunteer bushfire fighters.
• Avenue for transmission of practical suggestions from the people who actually put out a high percentage of the rural fires in the A.C.T.

Additionally the ACT Volunteer Brigades Association represents volunteer interests in regard to volunteer welfare/fairness and fundraising to support VBA activities such as sponsorship of volunteers to attend national emergency services forums and training opportunities.

Find out more about the ACT Volunteer Brigades Association: https://www.actvolunteerbrigadesassociation.com